Gail Levy

A mother and her two kids feared for their lives during Hurricane Ian, huddled on the second floor of their home as water climbed the staircase. In fact, the mother, Elaine Oben, called WINK News during the storm asking when the surge would recede. Elaine said there’s one big thing blocking their neighborhood from getting […]

Staying in an RV is a reality for many people in Southwest Florida after Hurricane Ian. A couple in the Century-21 Mobile Home Community in Iona is living outside their home after it was flooded during the storm. They’ve seen extensive damage before. They were there when a tornado ripped through the community in January. […]

Weeks after Hurricane Ian, people are still in shock over the enormous damage on Sanibel and Captiva islands. Some of the most beloved, classic, and treasured spots, like the lighthouse, took the brunt of Ian’s force. Mark Delagado is one of the people that is lending a helping hand to the area and assisting in […]

Lumber, drywall, and stone are just some of the essential items being brought to the Southwest Florida area by the Seminole Gulf Railway. The railway is a key feature in the rebuilding process for Southwest Florida, but damage from Ian is disrupting that vital link. Think about it like this, what the trains can bring […]

Getting all the debris off the streets will not be cheap and on Tuesday, in a split decision, Lee County Commissioners decided to move forward with a clean-up contract. WINK News recently reported this comes with a fair amount of questions. Particularly, one item, where the cost to haul waste out of town spiked from […]

Some students in Lee County were back in their classrooms on Monday after schools were closed for Hurricane Ian. Many of the schools were damaged or didn’t have power and water, and it wasn’t safe to be in the buildings. Students and parents at Trafalgar Elementary said they were thrilled to be able to go […]

Walls and floors ripped out, windows gone and water and mold damage. That is what is left of one Tice woman’s home following Hurricane Ian’s destruction. Yvona Dobson finished remodeling right before the powerful storm hit Southwest Florida. Dobson moved to the area a year ago after braving Chicago’s cold and escaping political turmoil in […]

More schools are getting the go-ahead to open next week in Lee County, along with temporary campuses and hot spots to help with internet access. That’s just some of the important information Lee County school officials discussed during a Thursday news conference. The 13 schools that are expected to open Monday are listed below: Bonita […]

On Wednesday, the School District of Lee County held a workshop where the superintendent and the school board discussed reopening classrooms to learning. The district’s preliminary plan is to start reopening schools on Monday. Before that, the district needs to make sure schools have working fire alarms and announcement systems, safe water and safe air […]

Many have become displaced after the damage and toll Hurricane Ian took on the people of Southwest Florida. “It was a 10-foot wave that went through the park. I mean, 900 homes are gone,” Sandra Duke, from Siesta Bay said. Duke and her sister Cheryl Garniss lived in Siesta Bay by the Sanibel Causeway. “You […]